73 comments:

Yes more food (or just continue on as you have), yes more older french girls, yes keep the red coming, yes more "little finds" in Paris, yes, yes, yes. No - never tired of Paris - anyone who is has no heart - poor thing.

Dearest PB~I love seeing what you love expressing~ you are incredibly unique and your views and your response to Paris and New York are thrilling.

I have always loved the "breakfasts" that show your painter side~ the colors from your days as a pigment maker, your classes in Maine with the watercolor group, your fabulous shows in London and most of all, especially your tea cups. I can never get enough of your painting (and views of your studio). And your miniature furniture collection. Do you have a dollhouse yet? Keep having fun, we love every minute. Barbara in the Mojave.

Carol,There is no such thing as too much of Paris or macarons and definitely Eiffel Tower. I love FG comments. I love RED. I love the little nooks and crannies that you don't usually see.MORE parks, jardins and fleurs.Just returned and am SO ready to go back!!! Until then I'll just look forward to PB each day.Suzanne

Could you show us what the Parisian fashionistas wear when the weather is warm? I know it's not the season approaching, but I'd love to see some street fashion without the big coat and scarf. Thanks for keeping us entertained and smiling.

Hi Carol-I love your blog and I was just in Paris a couple of weeks ago.You are brave to take so many photos everywhere-I actually had my camera confiscated at the PV trade show I was at and had photos deleted. Also, every time I was in a store ready to take a sly photo, a security guard appeared out of nowhere to say 'non madame'.So...any photos are very appreciated. I've personally seen enough macarons. I love OFG but I also would love to see more stylish kids-they are everywhere and I envy their nonchalant style. More scarves SVP, more Bon Ton, Bonpoint and Bon Marche food hall....more Marais, more Raspail Sunday food market.Many thanks, Gayle

Dear PB EVERYTHING you do is great! Checking PB is the first (best) thing I do in the morning. And on weekends I read your archives! Your perspectives are wonderful. Sweet and savory , old and young,buildings and shops: its all good. The whole blog has changed my attitude! So keep showing the macarons, & I will keep telling my friends how cool your blog is!They seem to be reading it ,too. Thanks for doing it.Merci!

I love all that you do in bringing Paris to us. As an artist/designer, I wouldn't mind seeing more photos of the interiors of the bistros, cafes and restaurants. I found that if you ask real nice and do so after lunch and before supper, they are quite accomodating.Cheers,Stephan

Thank you for your question. My spouse Eric has characterized my feelings perfectly...More Bear and his adventures, sil vous plait! Also, I will echo other readers in my request for more OFG's and perhaps more street scenes and people in general...more perfume.....and yes les chats!I enjoy all of your posts immensely!Amities,Patricia

More real food.More dogs.Same amt. of redMore older Fr. girls - but love Fr. girls in generalNot interested in more chateaux...LOVE PARIS, why change?Never too much of the Tour d'EiffelSoupcons of NYC are just fineElizabeth

Thank you for ALL the lovely images, no matter what you decide to do.For me, I love seeing your watercolor paintings, especially the simple ones I used to see of something like a simple cup du café, ou un croissant, ou relfections of the spoon on the dish or the silver tray...painterly kinds of things.

And I REALLY love seeing images of where you work. Your "studio" spaces inspire me to get mine organized...rather to create one in the first place, rather than just the dining room table!Wendy

Oh, sorry. Giulia took hold of keyboard there. Also we love blue. But still red, ah ouais.

Um, I like the little out-of-the-way places, the little finds as someone said, that are so French. A friend has been posting little videos from a wonderful site...by a woman who lives there & she's captured a lot of things that most people don't realize is French.

Bear is very popular here in DC. Would love to see more of his adventures. People of all ages is terrific, too.

First and foremost: Your lovely watercolors, the more the better. Love the confections. I have never disliked any of your posts. I would enjoy seeing more atmospheric/moody Paris, i.e., weather, nighttime scenes, passages, facades, gardens & gathering places within, all with your unique viewpoint. How people dress, young AND OFGs, but the exceptional Paris iconic male is always okay! Enjoyed seeing "my" little Papillon the other day, and cats welcome, but Bear definitely adds whimsy. Enjoy the odd bits of info, e.g. "French women don't wear earrings". esp. if I can relate. Love seeing Mona Lisa pastry, but have seen original, so a bias here. Sorry this is so long...and I've edited. Oh! The music videos! Manon des Fetes...Dans ma Chambre...sp? Thanks for that!

Would love to see more cafe life..interiors..bohemian style..chic style ..architecture..street life..flea markets..etc. Admittedly, my eyes do glaze over when I see the macaron and cake inserts..seen one too many..but there is a place for them.. occasionally..non ? And find the Bear stories witty and fun !

I love you posts about Paris. Especially the creative ones where you weave a story or take note of similarities of colors or shapes, etc. Don't change! You even inspired me to start my own blog about design. And my friend (who I took to Paris) bought me one of your double teacup watercolors. Love you.

I would be in hog heaven (ciel de cochons?) to see more cool windows, such as Printemps. Loved_ the Harvey Nichols stuff. I tried to get photos of their mannequins when I was in London last summer.It would also thrill me to see anything on new French makeup (not particularly perfume) -- latest trends in makeup and nail colors, etc.

Carol, why do you rack your brain trying to think of ways to alter what is already 'pure perfection'. Your writing, thoughts, shots, reflections, places you take us are constantly growing and evolving so I now ask you: 'what could there possibly be to improve upon?!' Please, simply continue doing what you do - which is INCREDIBLE and makes people, such as myself, all extremely happy, teaches us, helps us grow as well and helps us appreciate so much more in life that you help us see. So do your thing, it's amazing!!! Sending you loving vibes always!!

Never have any doubt.....PB is perfect!! It keeps me going on a boring day and inspires me.But...where are the pictures of handsome frence men eating pastries and so....or did I miss those by accident.

No to cats, yes to more dogs, never too much Paris, although I'd love to see some other cities in France. I did a photo shoot yesterday for the "Dijon Delegation" here in Dallas, and it made me want to visit there! Rose and I love your blog, and whatever you write about, we will remain

Ultimately Carol keep things the way they are as you do it perfectly. But here is what I love:On the food front, I love cakes and macaroons you are showing us. I would love to see more Eiffel Tower, more CATS!!! And do not even entertain the idea of lessening your images of Paris in general. Mon dieu!! :D Oh and I read someone elses comments about the nooks and crannies that aren't usually known, and more parks and I second that! Hm finally, maybe some markets. I never get to see food markets.

The other day, while tasting French (!) macarons at the little McDonalds (!) outdoor terrace, I was thinking of you: Could it be that thanks to you these delights are sprouting up like mushrooms all over?

Love everything about your blog. It takes so many of us back to a wonderful time and inspires us all to go there again! I think it's so generous of you to send a little bit of Paris to so many of us all over the world. Love red, love macarons, love the fashions and the beautiful women (more beautiful men might be nice too, non?), love the shop fronts and the blue metal street signs. It's all so magnifique. Thanks Carol from Nicole in Australia.

When I look at your blog, it makes me like Paris even more--- It's really nice to have your clean perspective on things-- Mine are a little more jaded since I live here... : )you don't have to change anything...Leese

Well, since you asked....I'd love to see more of a variety of French food. How about cheese shops? Would also love to see more exploration of markets -- both food markets and the famous flea markets. And bookstores! Prefer canines to felines. And although I enjoy French girls and older French girls....how about French men????

Your posts are so wonderful and that is why we come back every day, but I love most of the suggestions too. Is there anything we DON'T want to see in Paris???? Other than the traffic, winos and dog poop, I can't think of anything. Markets, cafe interiors and flowers all sound wonderful!

for me there can never be too much paris pastry. i love it and absolutley love seeing pictures of the different shops and their pastries. i would love to see what you wear while in paris. i love paris dogs, i am a dog person. i just love seeing all about paris. i love paris breakfast. jill

NEVER too much red, or fashion. Their ease of presenting themselves in a perfectly coordinated and comfortable outfit that is suited to their frame and the climate of any given day, is incredible :) Paris confections in general are amazing, so perhaps varying the shops a bit if you want a change there?And definite YES to more chateaus :D Can't properly travel vicariously through you to Paris without some of that gorgeous architecture :)Thanks! &happy painting! :)

I came for the Art orginally. I stayed for the rest. I love seeing whatever Art you post. Be it yours or others. From Paris, England, Italy or NY. I love the dogs, the shops, The clothes, the Eiffel tower, The window shots and the trips. I have learned much coming here thru the years about Paris and NY. Now I look forward to England.

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♥carol gillott♥

l'Ile Saint Louis, Paris, Ile de France, France

Hi I'm Carol Gillott,
My Mom taught me watercolors at 5. I'm still at it, now tripping over cobblestones, living in a 6th-floor garret on l'Ile Saint-Louis, Paris. Read Parisbreakfast with a hot chocolate and croissant.
I paint Paris breakfasts.